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Excellence
Excellence is the result of caring more than others think is wise, risking more than others think is safe and dreaming more than others think is practical and expecting more than others think is possible.
Parent Handbook
2010 – 2011
ABSENCES:
Any time a student returns to school after an absence, a note MUST be brought from home. Acceptable excuses for students' absences are illness, a death in the family, a school-sponsored event or activity that has been previously approved or religious holiday. Doctor’s notes will ONLY be accepted by the student’s homeroom teacher upon his/her return to school. Doctor’s notes will not be accepted at the END of the school year for an absence that occurred previously in the year. If you need to take your child out of school before the end of the school day, come to the school office and sign him/her out and a school employee will send for your child.
Students will not be dismissed from the classroom to the parent. No early dismissals will be permitted after 2:15 p.m.
Although the school does not support students missing school for vacation purposes, any student missing school for vacation must notify the administration.
Notification must be made in writing at least two weeks in advance so teachers can have the appropriate work ready for each student. Absences due to vacations are not considered excused.
Students exceeding a combination of 20 unexcused absences, tardies or early dismissals will lose automatic re-enrollment privileges.
ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN (AIP)
An AIP is required by the state when a student is not progressing at the appropriate rate in academics and/or behavior. It is designed to help meet a child’s individual needs and assist that child in reaching grade level standards.
Students are required to have an AIP if:
• They received a Level 1or 2 in reading or math on the 2009 FCAT.
* They received a score below 34th percentile on the 2009 SAT 10.
• Academic grades are a D or below.
• Behavior is negatively affecting academic achievement.
AFTER SCHOOL CARE:
The after school care program is a service we provide for parents for a fee.
The after school care program begins immediately when school ends until 6:00 p.m. During an hour of after school care time, students are to work on their home learning and read a book. After home learning time is over, students have time for recess, games, and a variety of structured activities. Please see our web site for payment procedures and policies.
AGENDA/NOTEBOOK SYSTEM:
Each student will be required to purchase an agenda/notebook from the school. The agenda/notebook will be used on a daily basis by teachers for communication to parents. Students will use the book to log in their home learning assignments.
The agenda/notebook must be purchased from the classroom teacher by the end of the first week of class. The agenda must be signed each night by a parent to ensure that home learning has been completed and all communication has been seen. This is to ensure that parents are kept informed on a daily basis. If a student misplaces an agenda/notebook, he/she will be required to purchase another one from the front office in the morning. No other agenda/notebooks will be accepted, as the school has ordered books with specific items.
ARRIVAL:
Students need to learn the importance of regular school attendance. In addition, it is important that students report to school on time. Drop off is from 8:15 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. so that children are sitting in class by 8:30 a.m. There is no supervision before 8:15 a.m. for students who are not enrolled in the Before School Care Program. All students dropped off before 8:15 a.m. will be placed in Before School Care and charged the daily rate of $4.00.
School personnel are at each entrance to ensure each child’s safe entrance into school. All VPK students must be walked to class and signed in by a parent each day.
This is not a time for parent/teacher conferences as there are children present in the room. At 8:15 a.m. the teacher is responsible for the care and instruction of his/her students.
BEFORE SCHOOL CARE:
Before School care is a service ISNM provides for all parents for an additional monthly fee. Please see our web site for program policies & monthly payment due dates. Students who will be attending the Before School Care (BSC) program are expected to report directly to their assigned room upon arrival. Students in BSC will have time to review the previous day’s assignment. Breakfast will be available from 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. for $1.10. In the interest of safety, we prefer that you personally bring your child to the assigned room.
No students will be permitted to enter the building prior to 7:00 a.m.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
Students are welcome to celebrate their birthday at school in VPK through Eighth grade. Store bought only - unopened packages, snacks (cupcakes, cookies, etc.) and a drink may be brought to school to share with your child’s homeroom. Arrangements must be made in advance with the classroom teacher. No party bags, balloons, decorations, etc. are permitted. Siblings may not attend this celebration as it would be disruptive to another class.
CAFETERIA PROGRAM:
Lunch $1.90 (includes milk and juice)
Milk may be purchased independently for 50 cents
Breakfast - Students who are in before school care may receive breakfast for $1.10
A standard menu will be used and is posted on our school website www.imagineschoolsnorthmanatee.com. Occasionally, students lose or forget lunch or lunch money. When this happens, the student will have cereal and milk. Students will not be permitted to call home. NO LUNCH CHARGES can be made since public funds do not allow schools to extend credit. Students are not allowed to bring sodas, candy or gum to school. Since we are trying to promote healthy eating habits, we request that fast food not be brought to school. If you insist on bringing your child fast food, it must be placed in a regular lunch box or brown bag. The toys must be removed and remember, no sodas.
Parents are encouraged to come eat with their child.
Payment: All parents must pay for lunch monthly or on a weekly basis.
Pre-payment for the coming week is made on the Thursday before the lunch is received. Prepayment for the month is made only the Thursday before the new month begins. Payment should be made by money order or check made payable to School District of Manatee County or go on line to www.mealpayplus.com and create an account. Please note that there are no credits given for days when a child is absent as the lunch has already been ordered.
The lunch order form (available at the front desk) MUST be filled out and given to your child's teacher Thursday before for the lunch is received for the coming week(s).
Behavior: Conduct at meals reflects a student’s home training. Students should eat in an atmosphere that is pleasant and conducive to good habits.
Please discuss good lunch manners with your child. Consequences for improper lunch behavior will be aligned to the infraction.
Students Will:
Use low voices during lunch.
Not play or throw food.
Raise their hand if they need something.
Remain seated during the lunch period at the assigned table.
Volunteers are needed each day during lunch. Please feel free to come any day between 10: 45 – 12:30 to volunteer.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Communication is absolutely essential for success in any human endeavor. The administration and staff recognize this and will strive to facilitate open and frequent communications with parents at all times.
In addition to the report cards and conferences, student work will be sent home along with a progress report from your child's teacher. The parent/guardian will be asked to sign and return the information the following day.
Please feel free to consult with the office regarding any problems or questions that concern your child. However, it is imperative you speak with the child’s teacher first for classroom issues. It is the desire of the administration and the faculty to be of service to both parent and student, and every teacher welcomes a conference with any parent. At no time is it appropriate for a teacher to meet with parents while students are present, including the arrival time. Therefore, conferences need to be scheduled ahead of time, so the teacher and/or administrator will be available to meet with you.
It is the parents’ responsibility to stay informed so please check your child’s agenda and notebook daily for emergency notices. Please also check the teacher cluster websites at www.imagineschoolsnorthmanatee.com.
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE:
Discipline is the process of changing a student's behavior from inappropriate to exemplary. We are never satisfied with merely stopping poor behavior; we desire to teach the student to do what is right. We do not discipline a student out of anger or for the sake of convenience, but with the intention to help the student make the appropriate choices. Though few students desire discipline, they often need it in order to reach their full potential.
Each teacher will establish appropriate procedures for discipline in his/her classroom based on these guidelines. The following list is not all-inclusive.
- Students are expected to respect the authority of school personnel which includes but is not limited to: administration, teachers, staff and substitutes.
- Malicious destruction of school property results in the replacement, repair or payment for damages by either the student or his/her parents.The placement of stickers on school property is forbidden.
- Students shall help keep the school clean at all times. There is no gum chewing in the school building or on the school grounds.
- Items such as water pistols, matches, radios, skateboards, gameboys, toys, ipods, electronic device game cards weapons of any sort, etc. are not permitted at school.
- No notebooks, albums, magazines, lunchboxes, etc. will be permitted that carry pictures or slogans referring to the drug culture or alcohol.
- No profane, abusive or slang language is to be used.
- Cell phones brought to school must be turned off. Parents needing to communicate with a student must do so through the school office. Cell phones that ring or vibrate in class will be taken and only returned to the parent by administration.
- Zero tolerance for aggression, drugs and alcohol. (Students that push, hit, bite or kick will be suspended.
The Manatee County School Board passed a Code of Student Conduct that lists violations and disciplinary actions that must be taken in order to deal with the misconduct.
Missed Homework: Missed unexcused homework will reflect in a child’s grade. Children with chronic homework infractions are referred to the school administration for possible suspension.
Uniform: The first and second time a student is out of uniform, a warning will be given to the parent and child. The third time a mandatory parent/teacher conference during school hours will be conducted.
Behavior: The third time a child has a warning; a mandatory parent/teacher conference during school hours. Thereafter a child is referred to the school administration for disciplinary action which may result in suspension.
DISMISSAL:
Students must leave the school grounds immediately after dismissal unless enrolled in the After School Care Program or Enrichment Programs. Parents must wait for their children outside the school.
Only individuals listed on the EMERGENCY CONTACT card will be allowed to pick-up students from the school. A valid photo identification will be required of all individuals picking-up students. If someone arrives at the school to seek the release of a student and the person's name is not on the emergency contact card or the person does not have a valid photo identification, the student will not be released. To avoid having the school become involved in personal family conflicts, parents or guardians should submit to school authorities a copy of any legal documents, which indicate who has legal access to the child and his/her records during school hours. In the absence of legal documentation, school officials will provide access only to those individuals whose names appear on the student's data card.
Failure to provide the school legal documentation outlining visitation rights will result in any parent listed on the birth certificate to be permitted to pick up a child. Friends and strangers will be denied access to a student in the absence of verified parental consent.
Students not picked up on time will be placed in the After Care Program and be charged according to the Late Fee Schedule below:
Late Fee Schedule
3:15 - 3:30 $5.00
3:31 - 3:45 $10.00
3:46 - 4:00 $15.00
4:01 - 4:15 $20.00
4:16 - 4:30 $25.00
4:31 - 6:00 $30.00
If making changes in your child's dismissal plan, a note must be written in the child’s agenda for that day. If an emergency arises and dismissal plans need to change during the day, please fax information with a copy of your Florida Driver’s License and signature to the school office at 941- 723-1207 before 2:00 p.m. No phone calls will be accepted.
Any child picked up early for a doctor’s appointment must bring a doctor’s note the following day or it will be an unexcused early dismissal.
All parents must remain outside the school perimeter at dismissal time.
Teachers will bring the students to the designated area for pick-up or for bus transportation. Please follow our procedures for dismissal to ensure the safety of students. If you are in the car line to pick up your child, please don’t leave your vehicle to pick up your child, wait untill your child is walked to the vehicle in the designated area.
DRESS CODE:
A higher standard of dress encourages greater respect for individuals, students and others, and results in a higher standard of behavior. Our dress code guidelines indicate appropriate school uniform during normal school days.
ISNM reserves the right to interpret these guidelines and/or make changes during the school year. Students are expected to follow these guidelines. Every student in attendance shall wear the ISNM official school uniform from "ASAP Advertising Specialties" www.asapflorida.com/imagine-northmanatee. The school office has sample sizes that we encourage you to come and try on prior to placing your order because they are a special order item with a NO RETURN POLICY.
Hair: Hair must be neat and clean with no "unnatural" colors, i.e. fluorescent, bright green, red, purple, etc. Hair must be combed down without spikes, no mohawks, . Students may not have hair hanging in their face that obstructs their eyes. Hairstyles disruptive to the learning environment will not be permitted. No hats or bandanas may be worn. Headbands may only be worn if holding hair back and may not be worn across the forehead.
Shoes: Students must wear closed shoes at all times. No heavy military type boots or shoes with metal tips may be worn. No roller skate shoes or light-up sneakers. Shoes must be worn with Velcro closed or laces tied.
Shirts: All shirts must have the ISNM logo. Only plain white undershirts may be worn under the uniform shirt.
Slacks/Shorts: Khacki, Navy Blue, and Black slacks, shorts, or skorts are required. All uniform slacks/shorts must be in good repair. Shorts may not be shorter than a finger length above the knee.
Skorts: All skorts must be no shorter than a finger length above the knee.
Winter Wear: Sweatshirts and sweaters must be purchased from the school vendor and should have the school logo.
Jewelry: No body piercing other than earrings. Earrings should be stud style only for safety purposes. Students may wear a watch and one thin chain that is tucked into the shirt.
Necklaces, bracelets and rings will be collected by the faculty if worn.
General: No sports bands (wrist, head or ankle) may be worn at school. At no time are students to wear anything offensive, immodest or deemed inappropriate by the faculty.
Uniform: The first and second time a student is out of uniform, a warning will be given to the parent and child. A warning will be written in the child’s daily agenda. After 3 warnings for uniform infractions, a parent teacher conference will be held during school hours. If the infractions continue a suspension will be issued.
All uniforms must be purchased through the uniform vendor and embroidered with proper school logos. Uniforms that are altered for length (other than pant legs), belt loops, etc. will be considered a uniform violation. The approved school vendor is French Toast or ASAP Advertising Specialties.
EARLY DISMISSAL:
Any student leaving school prior to dismissal will have an early dismissal logged to his/her record.
Excused early dismissals are given for doctor’s appointments with notes from the doctor. To receive an excused early dismissal, a doctor’s note must be brought to school the next day.
If you need to take your child out of school before the end of the school day, come to the school office and sign him/her out and a school employee will send for your child.
No early dismissals will be permitted after 2:15 p.m.
Students exceeding a combination of 20 unexcused absences, tardies or early dismissals will lose automatic re-enrollment privileges.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM:
The enrichment program functions independently from the after school care program; therefore it is not a requisite to be enrolled in the after school care program to participate in enrichment activities. Students have several opportunities to participate in extra curricular activities for an additional fee. An enrichment guide will be posted on our website which will include the activities offered, the days, time and cost. Fees are due monthly to the front office.
EMERGENCIES:
Illness: The importance of regular attendance cannot be over-emphasized, but students should not be sent to school when they are ill. Students will be sent home if they have a temperature of 99 degrees or above. In order for a child to return to school, he/she must be fever and vomit free for 24 hours.
If a student becomes ill during the school day and it appears that they would be best cared for at home, the parent will be contacted. There are very limited facilities in the school, making it impossible to keep sick students for long periods of time. School personnel must be notified of any student's chronic illness (i.e. asthma, diabetes, heart conditions or seizures). This heightens awareness in case of an emergency.
Students will not be permitted to take calls from parents to see how they are feeling. If the school has not contacted you, your child is feeling fine.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION:
Your child’s safety is one of our major concerns. We need to be prepared for the unexpected. We hold monthly fire drills and quarterly lockdowns, and extreme weather procedure to prepare us for the possibility. Normally we would evacuate the building and proceed to the far end of the parking lot until safe to return. However depending on the situation, or if the entire area needs to be evacuated the local police or fire department will determine the location. Under no circumstance will parents be allowed to pick up their child at school during an evacuation period. Our goal is to evacuate the entire building safely. Please patiently wait for a phone call from our region staff telling you the location and procedure for picking up your child. The media is always helpful with disseminating information regarding evacuations and procedures as well.
Students will only be released to the people identified on the emergency contact form. Please bring proper identification (a picture ID) when picking up your child. Keeping this in mind, please notify the office immediately when there is a change in home phone numbers and cell phone.
FAMILY RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT:
The revised Family Rights and Privacy Act became a Federal law in November,1974. The intent of this law is to protect the accuracy and privacy of student educational records. Without your prior consent, only you and authorized individuals having legitimate educational interests will have access to your child's educational records. In special instances, you may waive this right of access to allow other agencies working with your child to have access to those records.
FIELD TRIPS:
As a learning experience, teachers may plan field trips. Parents may be asked to assist the teacher as chaperones. Parents serving in this capacity may not have other children accompany them. The Guidelines for Chaperones form must be signed prior to any parent chaperoning a field trip. Parent chaperones are required to adhere to these guidelines.
Participation in field trips is a privilege. Students serve as representatives of the school; therefore, they may be excluded from participation in any trip for reasons relating to academics, behavior/conduct and/or attendance.
Students with fees owed to the school for Before Care Program/After Care
Program, lost books, etc. will not be permitted to attend field trips until these fees are paid.
Parent permission must be given for students to participate in field trips. The teacher will send permission slips and information about each field trip 2-3 weeks prior to the field trip date. Money and permission slips must be turned in according to the teacher's instructions, prior to the field trip or the student will be not be permitted to take part in the field trip. Students not paying by the designated deadline will not be permitted to attend the field trip. Students not wearing the proper uniform will be required to remain at school.
Please Note: All field trip money will be collected by the classroom teacher. Money will not be accepted at the front office. Early dismissal after a field trip will be considered an unexcused early release.
GRADING SCALE:
Grade K Grade 1st - 8th
E (90 – 100) - Excellent 90 - 100% A- Outstanding
S (75-89) - Satisfactory 80 - 89% B- Above Average N (0-74) - Needs Improvement 70 - 79% C- Average Progress
60 - 69% D- Lowest Acceptable
0 - 59% F- Failure
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:
If a student or his/her parents feel they have a grievance or complaint, they should do the following:
- Carefully analyze the problem and be sure you have ALL the FACTS.
- Ascertain that you have a rational attitude about the problem.
- Seek to resolve the problem with the teacher, if applicable.
- If you believe the problem is not resolved, meet with the school principal, Kathy Beauregard, by contacting the office or emailing Kathy.Beauregard@imagineschools.com .
- If you believe the problem is still not resolved, please contact Fred Damianos, regional vice president for West Florida at fred.damianos@imagineschools.com.
- Lastly, if still unresolved, please contact the ISNM LLC Board via Kathy.helean@imagineschools.com.
HOME LEARNING POLICY:
The purpose of home learning is to develop study habits in children early on in their academic lives. It is also used to reinforce concepts that have been taught or to work on projects that have been assigned. Home learning should be done independently. If a child does not understand his/her assignment after trying to do it at home, please send a note to the teacher indicating the problem.
Teachers use the following time schedule as a guide when assigning home learning:
Home learning Reading and Log
Grade K - 10 minutes 10 minutes
Grade 1 - 20 minutes 10 minutes
Grade 2 - 20 minutes 20 minutes
Grade 3 - 30 minutes 30 minutes
Grade 4 - 45 minutes 30 minutes
Grade 5 - 45 minutes 30 minutes
Grade 6 - 50 minutes 35 minutes
Grade 7 - 50 minutes 35 minutes
These times are a guide and are based on the average child's ability and on concentrated, undistracted time for doing home learning. Some days’ home learning assignment may take less time and may take slightly more time on another day. A child who does not complete class work in class may have to complete class work in addition to home learning. Reading Log requirements will be sent home by the Reading Specialist.
Assignments must be completed on time and properly written. The only acceptable excuse for not completing home learning is the student's illness or a written note stating an emergency, which prevented home learning from being completed. If a student fails to bring in home learning, he/she should complete it for the following day. Teachers keep daily or weekly records of home learning assignments which are used in determining quarterly grades.
All students will be required to write their assignments in their school agenda. Parents are required to sign the agenda each night to improve communication. Parents not signing the agenda will result in a student receiving a home learning strike.
Parents may help in the following ways:
• Show an interest in your child’s work.
• Provide a place and time for quiet study.
• Assist in practicing with spelling words and number combinations.
• Encourage home reading and listen to your child read.
• Review the home learning for neatness and completeness.
• Refrain from doing the work for your child.
• Discuss problems related to home study with your child’s teacher.
It is important to note that home learning is the responsibility of the student.
Students will not be permitted to return to a classroom after dismissal to get home learning assignments and projects. This also includes the students participating in the after care program. Assignments will not be accepted at the office from parents.
The parent’s responsibility is to provide a quiet environment and assistance when needed.
HONOR ROLL AND AWARDS REQUIREMENTS:
Student of the Month (VPK – 8th grade)
Themes:
August: Responsibility
September: Responsibility
October: Trustworthiness
November: Citizenship
December: Caring
January: Fairness
February: Respect
March: Respect
April: Trustworthiness
May: Caring
Quarterly Awards
First - Eighth Grades
High Academic Honors - All 90’s in academic subjects.
Honors - All 80's and 90's in academic subjects.
All Grades
Perfect Attendance - No more than one tardy and/or early dismissal.
End of Year Awards
First - Eighth Grades
Principal’s Award - All 90’s all year in academic subjects.
Academic Achievement - All 80’s and 90’s all year in academic subjects.
Kindergarten
Academic Achievement - No more than 5 S’s all year in academic subjects.
All Grades
Perfect Attendance - No more than 4 tardies and/or early dismissals all year.
Citizenship - One outstanding citizen per class; must be GECKO All Stars.
Physical Education Achievement - One student per class in Kindergarten.
Presidential and National Fitness Awards grades 1- 6
Imagine Excellence Award - One student per grade level for outstanding
achievement in academics, citizenship and effort.
INSTRUCTIONAL BOOKS, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND
SUPPLIES:
All textbooks needed by students for school and home learning assignments are furnished by the school from tax dollars. The school is also able to provide the materials and equipment requested by teachers for classroom instruction. Students need to realize that books and materials are expensive and that they should be cared for properly. Students must learn to be responsible for the care of personal and school materials.
Students will be expected to provide all basic supplies such as paper, pencils, crayons, rulers, scissors, markers, glue, etc. Please help your child come prepared for school by packing his/her home learning and supplies in the evening to avoid the last minute morning rush. Ultimately, it is the student's responsibility to check and be sure that everything needed for the next day has been packed.
LABELS:
Please have your child's name on all personal property such as: lunch boxes,
sweaters, raincoats, etc.
LOST AND FOUND:
Throughout the school year, items which have been lost are turned into the
lost and found. Many of our problems would be solved if clothing and
personal belongings were labeled with the student's name. Anytime a student loses an item, he/she may go to the "Lost and Found" to claim it. There are many items lost and never claimed each year. These items are donated monthly to various charitable institutions. Therefore, please label your child's personal belongings.
MEDICATION:
The administering or dispensing of any medicines (including non-prescription medication) to students by employees of Imagine School at North Manatee without specific written authorization by the physician and parents of the student is forbidden. Please obtain this form from the school office. The medication will be kept in the office and will be administered by office personnel. Students are not allowed to have any medication in their possession. Parents must pick up and drop off medicine in the office.
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO):
A great portion of each child's day is spent at school; therefore, his/her growth and development becomes a joint responsibility between the home and school.
Everyone is urged to become active in helping further the goals and growth of the PTO.
The faculty, staff and administration hope that all of the parents will become active members supporting the school and organization. Officers will be elected yearly according to the PTO’s bylaws.
The PTO will sponsor fundraisers throughout the school year. Monies generated by fundraising events will be used to purchase items voted on by the PTO members. According to the parent contract, you must participate in one school activity.
PTO board meetings are held regularly and are open to anyone who wishes to attend. All members are eligible to vote on issues brought before them for consideration during the general PTO meetings.
PARENT SERVICE HOURS:
Parents have many opportunities to volunteer their time both at school and at home. Volunteer sign-ups will be available at the Open House before school starts and during Back to School Night in September. Other opportunities are announced throughout the school year.
Parents are required to have a minimum of 20 service hours per school year. Ten service hours should be completed by January 12th. To volunteer in classrooms, please make prior arrangement with the teacher so that instructional time is not lost.
Please be sure to log in your own volunteer hours in the front office.
Parents are required to volunteer 20 hours per family or prorated to two hours a month if their children are accepted after school has begun.
Students whose parents have not completed the 20 hours by May 18th will be placed on the waiting list.
It is suggested that a minimum of 2 hours of volunteer service be spent working on school fundraisers and special activities.
Parents will receive volunteer time for attending workshops and general parent meetings conducted in the school.
PEDICULOSIS (HEAD LICE):
Students will be checked periodically for head lice. Students will be sent home immediately if school personnel suspect lice in his/her hair.
The students MAY NOT return to school until treatment has been administered and all nits have been removed from the hair. Upon returning to school, the student will be checked to determine if any nits are still present before admission to class. To prevent an outbreak of head lice, parents are asked to examine the hair of their children weekly, and shampoo frequently.
RETURNED CHECKS:
Returned checks to ISNM are charged a $20.00 returned check fee. Payment for the returned check and the $20.00 fee must be made within 7 days of notification from the school. After two returned checks to the school, a family may not pay by check for anything at school.
Students whose families do not submit payment in a timely manner for returned checks will lose privileges to field trips and special events.
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL:
This group meets several times a year to discuss school wide goals within the School Improvement Plan.
SCHOOL HOURS:
Before School Care - 7:00 - 8:15 a.m.
Student Arrival - 8:15 - 8:30 a.m.
Student Dismissal - 3:00 – 3:15 p.m.
After School Care - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
SCREENINGS:
All Kindergarten students are screened for speech, hearing, and vision to rule out any difficulties in these areas.
STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN
Imagine School at North Manatee will follow the Manatee County
School’s Student Progression Plan requirements and procedures for K – 8th grade students.
STUDENTS’ RIGHTS:
Students have the right to feel safe from threats and bodily harm. Disruptive behaviors are never acceptable, and when they occur, they will result in time out, exclusion from participation in class activities, suspension or expulsion
or other disciplinary action.
Parents who have a conflict with a student other than their own child and/or parent are requested to speak to the Administration. At no time may parents approach the student directly.
All students and employees will be treated with respect. Slurs, innuendoes, hostile treatment, violence or other verbal or physical conduct against a student or employee will NOT be tolerated. Police will be called when necessary.
SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION:
The Principal may recommend to the Imagine School at North Manatee Board to expel a student for any of the following in accordance with the
Manatee County School Code of Conduct:
1. Possession, use of or transmission of a weapon including, but not
limited to, a gun, knife, razor, explosive, ice pick or club.
2. Possession, use of or transmission of a substance capable of
modifying mood or behavior.
3. Using any article as a weapon or in a manner calculated to threaten any person.
4. Committing a serious breach of conduct including, but not limited to, an assault on school personnel or on another pupil, lewd or lascivious act, arson, vandalism or any other such act, which disrupts or tends to disrupt the orderly conduct of the school activity.
5. Engaging in less serious but continuing misconduct including, but not limited to, the use of profane, obscene or abusive language, or other acts that are detrimental to the educational function of the school.
6. Any other conduct that warrants expulsion based on the Code of
Conduct.
Prior to suspension or expulsion, the student has the right to a fair hearing as outlined by the Code of Conduct. Suspendable offenses include but are not limited to the following:
1. Fighting or other dangerous and/or disruptive behavior (hitting, kicking, pushing or biting).
2. Possession or use of drugs and tobacco.
3. Being under the influence or having alcoholic beverages on school grounds.
4. Defacing or vandalism of school property.
5. Igniting any flammable substance.
6. Continual Disruption of Class
7. Emotional Outburst
8. Profanity
9. Insubordination
10. Disrespect
11. Peer Conflict
TARDY POLICY:
A child is tardy when he/she is not in the classroom at 8:30 a.m. A student that enters a classroom with a late pass is considered tardy. A student that enters the building before 8:15 but reports to the classroom after 8:30 without a pass will be marked tardy by the classroom teacher and will be logged by the school office personnel.
Excused tardies are given for doctor’s appointments with notes from
the doctor. A doctor’s note must be presented at the time of arrival to
receive an excused tardy. No late doctor’s notes will be accepted.
Students exceeding a combination of 20 unexcused absences, tardies or
early dismissals will lose automatic re-enrollment privileges.
TELEPHONE:
The school has a business telephone to help transact the business of the school and the lines must be kept open. Students may not make or receive calls at any time. This means students may not call home for lunch, field trip money or any other reason.
School phones are available for emergencies. If an emergency arises, school personnel will contact parents or guardian.
SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION:
Imagine School at North Manatee will follow the same instructions as Manatee County Schools in case of severe weather emergencies. Parents should watch the local news for information about school closings.
VISITORS:
Visitors, INCLUDING PARENTS, are NOT permitted to go to their child's class unannounced during school hours because this disrupts normal routine and instruction. For the safety and protection of all students, visitors (including parents) must present a valid Florida Drivers License, sign in and out, state whom they are visiting, state the purpose of the visit, and obtain a pass before proceeding to a classroom. Cooperation will enable the school to provide a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- See volunteer section in this handbook.
WEBSITE:
www.imagineschoolsnorthmanatee.com. In an effort to use less paper, all newsletters and non-emergency information will be posted to the website. Please make sure to check the website often. If you do not have internet access please inform your child’s teacher so that he/she can send home necessary information. Thank you in advance for your support of our effort to use less paper.
